Rockcliffe Park Library Branch
Pop Up Activity
Thursday May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Jun 26, 2025)
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either: Art Science and Engineering
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Monday May 26, 2025 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 23, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and puppets for children and a parent /caregiver. Drop in. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges et un parent...
Summer Reading Club!
Saturday, June 14th from 10-1:30 at Rockcliffe Park Library
Join us at the Rockcliffe Park Branch, 380 Springfield Road, as we kick off & celebrate the 2025 TD Summer Reading Club! We'll have big games, sidewalk with chalk, treats and a special Family Storytime at 10:30AM, with puppets, songs, math and dancing. Pick up your summer reading club kits and join in the fun!
Learn about our many programs and events for the family that will run all summer long!
Free drop-in program. Family friendly and fun!
City of Ottawa
Public Budget Consultation Councillor Rawlson King is hosting an in-person budget consultation for Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward residents on Monday, June 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in the Main Hall of the Overbrook Community Centre, 33 Quill Street. The hall is fully accessible. Doors open at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. City staff will provide a presentation regarding the City's budget process. This is an opportunity for residents to share their ideas and their priorities for the City's 2026 budget, which will be drafted this fall and approved in December 2025. Advance registration is appreciated: Eventbrite
Rockcliffe Park Centennial Garden Rehabilitation
The City is looking for feedback on the proposed Centennial Garden Rehabilitation project located in Village Green Park, 270 Springfield Road, in the Rockcliffe Park community. The proposed concept is available for review at
Engage Ottawa. Feedback is welcome by July 4.
NCC Events
NCC Weekend Bikedays begin May 10
The National Capital Commission is pleased to announce the return of NCC Weekend Bikedays for the 2025 season. From May 10 to October 13, the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, and a section of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be reserved for active use. The NCC Weekend Bikedays schedule has been adjusted this year to accommodate ongoing construction projects and address feedback received from communities and users. NCC Weekend Bikedays will take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays:
On the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from Somerset Street to Fifth Avenue, from 8 am to 8 pm
On the Kichi Zībī Mīkan, from 8 am to 12 pm
On the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, between St-Joseph and the Aviation Parkway from 8 am to 4 pm
Swimming at the NCC Riverhouse
Until September 1, the swimming area is open daily from 7:30 am to sunset. The River House, at 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, offers universally accessible change rooms with showers, lockers (bring your own lock) and a change table, making it the perfect pit stop during a nice bike ride. Details: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ncc-river-house
EVENTS IN NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES
RCMP MUSICAL RIDE
Join the RCMP for their Canadian Sunset Ceremonies featuring the Musical Ride in the nation's capital, June 26, 27, 28 and 29 at the Musical Ride Centre, 1 Sandridge Road! This annual event, held to thank the community for their support, offers Canadians and visitors a chance to see the Musical Ride at its home in Ottawa. If you're looking for a truly Canadian experience, come see the iconic Musical Ride – it will fill you with pride! Details: rcmp.ca/en/corporate-information/musical-ride/canadian-sunset-ceremonies
Four family-friendly performances:
June 26: 7 pm June 27: 7 pm On Friday, June 27, cash and non-perishable food donations will be collected for Ottawa Food Bank. June 28: 7 pm and June 29: 7 pm
Canada Day Fireworks In New Edinburgh!
The Crichton Community Council is hosting a Good Ol' Canadian Park Party on July 1 from 8 pm to 10 pm in New Edinburgh Park, 203 Stanley Avenue. The festivities will include a fireworks display. Wear your red and white or other colours that celebrate the diversity of our country. Wave your flag. Bring a snack, a blanket and some bug repellant. Visit the licensed kitchen bar inside the Fieldhouse for free frozen treats. A variety of refreshments, as well as some very basic snacks will be available for purchase. A collection of audio and video Canadiana will be played on the playground side of the Fieldhouse. Fireworks will be launched from the gravel infield of the baseball diamond at approximately 9:30 pm. Please view the display from the outfield. This event may be postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather. Details: www.newedinburgh.ca
Free Back to School Supplies
Rideau-Rockcliffe residents are invited to register to receive back-to-school supplies before August 1 for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Open to families with postal codes K1K, K1M and some K1G. Register online here.
Beechwood Market
The Beechwood Market returns to New Edinburgh Park, 203 Stanley Avenue, starting June 7 until October 25. Hours of operation will be 9 am to 1 pm. There will be hot coffee, fresh bread, local produce, prepared food, and artisans. Each week will feature a live musician, kids programming (location dependent) and the Community table - a spot to discover local interest groups, services and even the Girl Guides! For details, please visit ottstreetmarkets.ca.